How To Fix UCMR004 - &1: The method determined the accounting technique

UCMR004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMR - Messages for Organizational Units

• Message number: 004

• Message text: &1: The method determined the accounting technique

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.3526B782AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>accounting technique</>
of the consolidation unit or consolidation group &1 did not correspond
to the method, which was assigned to this consolidation unit or this
consolidation group. This could be caused by user maintenance or by
inheritance. The accounting technique was transferred from the method.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Only maintain the accounting technique for the consolidation units or
consolidation groups whose methods are not determined.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UCMR004 - Details

• The SAP error message UCMR004 typically relates to issues with the accounting technique in the context of the Universal Journal (ACDOCA) or related financial postings. This error can occur when the system is unable to determine the appropriate accounting method for a transaction, which can be due to various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The accounting technique may not be properly configured in the system. This could involve missing settings in the controlling area, company code, or other related configurations.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from determining the correct accounting method.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be correctly mapped to an accounting technique.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: If the relevant master data (like cost centers, profit centers, etc.) is missing or incorrectly set up, it can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the